My first start to restoration!

[ZE52414]

So I'll be posting pics of my first restoration that I have recently started. It's a 56 hornet deluxe. I have about 90% of the paint stripped off. And this is what it looked like before i started. And I will keep it updated as I go along

 

[deepsouth]

I just restored a 1958 Phantom for my first restoration. You will have a great sense of accomplishment when it is finished.

 

[ZE52414]

Very cool man. Ya I've been working on it here and there for about 3 weeks. Today I put about 3 hours of trying to get the rest of the house paint and what was left of original paint off the frame!!! Here's what we got. I'm still waiting on my tank stencils to get here.

 

[deepsouth]

I'm currently working on a mid 50's Monark ladies for my wife. Took it to bare metal too. Make sure to start with etching primer. That way you don't have to worry about any rust issues.

 

[ZE52414]

Hey thanks a lot man. I was just fixing to read up on some primer to use

 

[GTs58]

I'm currently working on a mid 50's Monark ladies for my wife. Took it to bare metal too. Make sure to start with etching primer. That way you don't have to worry about any rust issues.

I prefer an acid rinse (Phosphoric Acid) similar to what Schwinn did before priming. The only way to take care of rust in those hard to reach areas. I just brush or spray on some Jasco metal prep after stripping the frame and parts. After that, on to the red oxide primer if I'm doing a correct resto.

http://www.jasco-help.com/product/prep-primer

 

[ZE52414]

This may sound dumb but do you guys brush it on or spray??

 

[ZE52414]

The primer and paint that is

 

[GTs58]

Definitely spray it on! Unless your going to do a fake wood grain paint job.

 

[then8j]

It takes a very experienced professional to brush paint on a bike to make it look good.
There are many threads on this site that talk about 'rattlecan' paint jobs that look great.
I have painted many frames with spray cans that turned out perfect... the secret is follow the directions on the can and don't rush it. Make sure the first color is dried and cured before you tape on the stencils.